I will Catalogue the available parts later on, but most is XT or XTR, with a few other choice bits thrown in.

Now I must admit I enjoy the Konas far more than the Orange, don't know why, I just do so The Orange frame/fork will possibly be up for the cull but I'm not sure yet. I ride almost exclusively XC and am not going to set any records downhill (although I'm getting better).

First Spec discussion point = 1 x Hardtail + 1 x Rigid + 1 x ????

With all the above in mind, I'm up for some discussion regarding the build of the "keepers".

(note while I ask for opinion and I'm up for some banter, I may well ignore your recommendations.... do not be offended, each to their own )

96 kilauea = Rigid/hardtail possibly set up so I just have to swap the forks over.... but then I'll already have a rigid

97 Cinder cone = hardtail

Therefore parting company with the rigid C16r and the rigid Fire Mountain

I will have to get some pics of the frames/forks when I've got some time (weekend hopefully)

There is also the question of paintwork, The 96 Kilauea has been powder coated already by a previous owner. OrangeThe 97 Cinder cone is original paint in good shape. BlueThe 94 Kilauea I haven't taken delivery yet. SilveryThe 94 Fire mountain is a little tatty, with lots of touch ups. RedThe 97 C16r has been powder coated while I've had it. White

The 96 Kilauea frame 18" (once upon a time it belonged to Ernie I think), been through a couple of others since. I love the colour, but I'm not a fan of the dual era decals (Sorry Ernie) so I've just ordered up a set of 95 Kilauea decals form Gil for this frame. (I prefer the 95 look to the 96 one)

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Ooooo look what arrived today....

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The 94 Kilauea frame 19". All original paint, decals and rust. the rust looks like its just surface, so I may just try and find a good colour match (any ideas people?) rub down and touch up the scrapes.

Plus the other 3 frames already mentioned in the build threads above.

Forks:

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In this photo we have a set of CM/TB threaded P2 forks to suit a 19" frame (rear right), a set of CM/TB ahead P2 forks (rear left), a set of CM/CM ahead P2 forks (front right) a set of Bomber Z2's (centre) and a set of Bomber Z1's (front left) All of these are 1&1/8th.

None of the forks will fit the Orange except the original F7's as it's a 1" headtube, the Konas will take any of the forks.

Now currently I'm thinking....94 Kilauea + Threaded TB P2's to make a rigid to replace the Fire Mountain as my main rigid bike. 97 Cinder Cone + either the Rockshox or one of the Bombers to make a Hardtail96 Kilauea + Ahead TB P2's/one of the Bombers to make an either or bike

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